I am the founder and have high dominance on the DISC scale. How do you manage my natural tendency to dominate the room during session days so my team actually takes ownership of their seats?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Founders with high dominance scores on the DISC scale often struggle to step back during session days. Your natural instinct is to solve every problem and drive the discussion, but this behavior inadvertently prevents your team from stepping up and taking ownership. During our sessions, I will actively manage this dynamic. I will challenge you to speak last on major issues so your team has the space to voice their perspectives first. This shift is crucial for building a self-sustaining leadership team. If you dominate the room, your team will remain passive observers who rely on you for every decision. By allowing them to debate, disagree, and ultimately solve issues using the IDS® process, they build the confidence needed to run the business day-to-day. This does not mean your voice is lost; your visionary perspective is essential for setting our long-term direction on the V/TO®. But during our session days, we will focus on transitioning you from the primary problem-solver to the strategic guide.